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Nation honors veterans on Memorial Day

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Nation honors veterans on Memorial Day

Nation honors veterans on Memorial Day

Posted: 27 May 2013 09:30 AM PDT

Nation honors veterans on Memorial DayCarlos Varon pays respect to war fallen soldiers while he places flags at graves at Cypress Hills National Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York May 25, 2013. The annual "Flags-In" ceremony is held ahead of Memorial Day to honor the nation's fallen members of the military. Flags will be placed at more than 220,000 graves. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: MILITARY SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Riots put Sweden's open-door immigration policy in spotlight

Posted: 27 May 2013 09:01 AM PDT

A bystander checks the debris around a row of burnt cars in the suburb of Rinkeby after youths rioted in several different suburbs around StockholmBy Alistair Scrutton and Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's worst riots in years might benefit a far-right party in elections next year if scenes of immigrants burning cars and smashing up buildings cause voters to rethink their traditional welcome to foreigners. Even before the week of riots in the poorer neighborhoods of Stockholm, immigration had become a hot political issue, as the number of asylum seekers reached record levels. ...

America’s oldest living veteran, age 107

Posted: 27 May 2013 08:36 AM PDT

America's oldest living veteran plans to celebrate Memorial Day at his Texas home like he always does: on the porch, smoking a cigar and sipping a cup of coffee stiffened with whiskey. Richard Arvine Overton, a 107-year-old World War II veteran, was formally recognized as the country's oldest living veteran earlier this month, traveling to [...]

Americans gather to honor fallen service members

Posted: 27 May 2013 10:17 AM PDT

Americans gathered at cemeteries, memorials and monuments nationwide to honor fallen military service members on Memorial Day, at a time when combat in Afghanistan approaches 12 years and the ranks of World War II veterans dwindles.

AP PHOTOS: Americans mark Memorial Day

Posted: 27 May 2013 09:58 AM PDT

President Barack Obama participates in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)Americans honored fallen service members on Memorial Day with President Barack Obama leading the nation's commemoration by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. Dozens of ceremonies were held across the nation to honor Americans killed in wars.

EU divided on easing Syria arms embargo

Posted: 27 May 2013 09:35 AM PDT

In this photo released on Sunday, May 26, 2013, by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad take their position during a clashes against Syrian rebels, in Aleppo, Syria. Syria's Information Ministry says rebels have killed a TV correspondent who was covering clashes near the border with Lebanon. (AP Photo/SANA)BRUSSELS (AP) — EU ministers were deeply divided Monday over whether to ease sanctions against Syria to allow arms shipments to the rebels fighting President Bashar Assad's regime. France added urgency to the debate by saying there were increasing signs that chemical weapons were being used in the conflict.

Neighbors in Lebanese city fight Syrian proxy war

Posted: 27 May 2013 01:36 AM PDT

In this Friday, May 24, 2013 photo, a Lebanese boy runs for cover, during clashes that erupted between supporters and opponents of the Syrian regime, in the northern port city of Tripoli, Lebanon. Fighting between Bab Tabbaneh and Jabal Mohsen, which goes back to Lebanon's civil war, has become more frequent since the start of the Syrian conflict in 2011, with the neighborhoods backing opposite sides. And the latest round over the past week has been the longest yet and has left tens dead and hundreds wounded, the highest toll so far. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)TRIPOLI, Lebanon (AP) — In a rundown district of Lebanon's second largest city, residents have adapted to waging war with their neighbors.

US intelligence embraces debate in security issues

Posted: 27 May 2013 06:00 AM PDT

FILE - In this May 1, 2011, image released by the White House and digitally altered by the source to obscure the details of a document in front of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, right with hand covering mouth, President Barack Obama, second from left, Vice President Joe Biden, left, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, right, and members of the national security team watch an update of the mission against Osama bin Laden in the White House Situation Room in Washington. As the world now knows well Obama ultimately decided to launch the raid on the Abbottabad compound that killed bin Laden, though faced with a level of widespread skepticism from a veteran intelligence analyst, shared with other top-level officials, which nearly scuttled the raid. That process reflected a sea change within the U.S. spy community, one that embraces debate to avoid WASHINGTON (AP) — In the months leading up to the killing of Osama bin Laden, veteran intelligence analyst Robert Cardillo was given the nickname "Debbie Downer." With each new tidbit of information that tracked bin Laden to a high-walled compound in northern Pakistan — phone records, satellite imaging, clues from other suspects — Cardillo cast doubt that the terror network leader and mastermind was actually there.

Myanmar's Suu Kyi slams 2-child limit for Muslims

Posted: 27 May 2013 09:12 AM PDT

In this photo taken on Oct. 28, 2012, Muslims refugee children wave their hands while taking photos at their refugee camp in Sittwe, Rakhine State, western Myanmar.Authorities in Myanmar's western Rakhine state have imposed a two-child limit for Muslim Rohingya families, a policy that does not apply to Buddhists in the area and comes amid accusations of ethnic cleansing in the aftermath of sectarian violence. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and Islamic leaders expressed dismay Monday over plans by authorities in western Myanmar to revive a two-child limit on Muslim Rohingya families, a policy that does not apply to Buddhists and comes amid accusations of ethnic cleansing.

Wave of bombings in Iraqi capital kill at least 66

Posted: 27 May 2013 10:09 AM PDT

Iraqi firefighters distinguish a fire at the scene of a car bomb attack in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, May 27, 2013. A parked car bomb explosion in the busy commercial Sadoun Street in central Baghdad, killed and wounded scores of people, police said. (AP Photo)BAGHDAD (AP) — A wave of car bombings tore through mostly Shiite Muslim neighborhoods of the Baghdad area starting Monday afternoon, leaving at least 66 dead in the latest outburst of an unusually intense wave of bloodshed roiling Iraq.

Deadly attacks in Iraq since US troop pullout

Posted: 27 May 2013 10:25 AM PDT

Security forces inspect the scene of a car bomb attack in the Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, May 27, 2013. A parked car bomb explosion in the busy commercial Sadoun Street in central Baghdad, killed and wounded scores of people, police said. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)BAGHDAD (AP) — Here is a look at the some of the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the withdrawal of U.S. troops on Dec. 18, 2011:

'Spellbound' star reflects on a Spelling Bee life

Posted: 27 May 2013 10:31 AM PDT

One of the young contestants in the national spelling bee in ThinkFilm's Spellbound - 2003WASHINGTON (AP) — Of the 85 kids who have won the National Spelling Bee, only one became an instant movie star.

UK police arrest 10th suspect in soldier's slaying

Posted: 27 May 2013 09:17 AM PDT

English Defence League supporters protest outside Downing Street in London in support of the British armed forces, after the brutal killing of an off-duty British soldier in a London street last week, Monday, May 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)LONDON (AP) — Police on Monday arrested a 10th suspect in connection with the vicious killing of an off-duty British soldier on a London street in an apparent Islamic extremist attack.

Fighting season is testing ground for Afghan force

Posted: 27 May 2013 09:20 AM PDT

Afghan Army soldier Ahmad, 20, pauses as he cleans his weapon after a shooting training at a training center on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. In roughly 90 percent of the country, Afghan police and soldiers are taking the fight to the Taliban alone, a first in 12 years of war. U.S. and NATO soldiers have slipped quietly into the background, taking on the role of advisor and providing backup when needed. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Abdul Malik and his fellow Afghan soldiers were driving across the arid and volatile south when their armored personnel carrier struck a roadside bomb. Malik found himself outside the vehicle, dazed but aware of his three comrades nearby. One had a serious head wound.

Romania unfurls largest flag in the world

Posted: 27 May 2013 08:13 AM PDT

An aerial picture shows a huge Romanian flag on the Clinceni Airfield, south of Bucharest, Romania, Monday, May 27, 2013. Romania entered the Guinness Book of records after it unveiled the largest flag ever made. It took about 200 people several hours Monday to unfurl a five-ton flag of Romania which organizers said measured 349.4 meters by 226.9 meters, about three times the size of a football pitch.(AP Photo/Bogdan Cristel, Pool)BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian village on Monday unfurled what is the largest flag ever made, Guinness World Records said.

Japan politician apologizes to US for sex comment

Posted: 27 May 2013 06:42 AM PDT

Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo Monday, May 27, 2013. The outspoken Japanese politician apologized Monday for saying U.S. troops should patronize adult entertainment businesses as a way to reduce rapes, but defended another controversial remark about Japan's use of sex slaves during World War II. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)TOKYO (AP) — An outspoken Japanese politician apologized Monday for saying U.S. troops should patronize adult entertainment businesses as a way to reduce sex crimes, but defended another inflammatory remark about Japan's use of sex slaves before and during World War II.

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